SHIPPING AND MARITIME LOGISTICS INTERNATIONAL TRADE INFRASTRUCTURE AND
PROJECT FINANCE FAMILY OFFICE DISPUTE AND RESOLUTIONS CORPORATE COMMERCIAL BANKING AND FINANCE ANTITRUST AND INVESTMENT
LEGAL UPDATES
The Bill on the Third Amendment to the Indonesian Shipping Law
Harmonization of the Inspection and Certification System for Indonesian-Flagged Vessels
Addressing the Risks of Transporting EVs on Indonesian-Flagged Vessels

SHIPPING AND MARITIME LOGISTICS INTERNATIONAL TRADE INFRASTRUCTURE AND
PROJECT FINANCE FAMILY OFFICE DISPUTE AND RESOLUTIONS CORPORATE COMMERCIAL BANKING AND FINANCE ANTITRUST AND INVESTMENT
LEGAL UPDATES
The Bill on the Third Amendment to the Indonesian Shipping Law
Harmonization of the Inspection and Certification System for Indonesian-Flagged Vessels
Addressing the Risks of Transporting EVs on Indonesian-Flagged Vessels

About Us

History

Rahayu & Partners Law Offices was founded in 2005. Founder and Managing Partner, Sri Rahayu, provides a rock-solid foundation for the firm with her business background, having worked both in-house for international banks as well as for a top-drawer international commercial law firm, where she provided banking legal advisory services to a long list of domestic and international banks.

From 2017 until 2020 the Firm allied with HFW, an international law firm based in London, the United Kingdom. During that time the Firm has undertaken some of the largest and most high-profile cases and transactions for Indonesian businesses operating across a range of industries including energy, mining, commodities, aviation, shipping and maritime, and infrastructure. The Firm’s alliance with HFW has enhanced the ability of our team to provide legal advice to companies looking to participate in both inward and outward-bound international transactions as well as disputes including arbitration.

Value Proposition

REPUTATION.
HIGH QUALITY OF SERVICES.
INDONESIAN EXPERTISE.

Rahayu & Partners Law Offices continues to uphold a strong and respected legal practice within Indonesiaʼs highly competitive professional services landscape. The Firm is recognized for delivering high-quality legal services with commercial insight, professionalism, and responsiveness, positioning it alongside leading law firms in Indonesia.

Our Principle

We firmly stand behind our principles on clients and client-firm relationships. To us, our client’s interests always come first. We regularly receive confidential information as part of our normal client relationships. To breach the confidence or to use confidential information improperly or carelessly would be unthinkable.

Our business is highly competitive, and we aggressively seek to expand our client relationships. However, we must always be a fair competitor and never denigrate other firms. Our principal assets are reputation, if any of this is ever diminished, reputation will be the most difficult to restore. We strive to fully comply with the laws, rules, and ethical principles that govern our conduct. Our success depends on our integrity. We expect our people to maintain high ethical standards both in their work for the client and the firm. We aim to deliver superior legal services and help them achieve sustainable business. We scaled ourselves to an optimum size: big enough to provide the right level of support and resources globally, lean and flexible enough to adjust to our client’s needs, and maintain a collaborative, personal approach.

Attorneys

Sri Rahayu Ayu holds a degree in law from Padjadjaran University, a Master of Laws in Banking and Finance Law from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), University of London, and a Doctorate in Economic Law from the University of Indonesia. Additionally, she is a Chevening Scholar. With a strong background in finance and legal regulations, She brings a unique perspective to her work, providing comprehensive guidance to clients in navigating the complex world of finance. Her in-depth knowledge of finance law allows her to offer strategic advice on financial compliance, risk management, and investment strategies. Driven by her passion for equality and her commitment to helping others succeed, Ayu continues to make a meaningful impact in the fields of finance law and women’s career development.

During her career she held senior positions in the banking industry, working as Counsel, Advisor, or Specialist in Legal and Compliance and Risks. She serves as an Independent Audit, Risk Monitoring, and Governance Committee of PT Bank DBS Indonesia and PT Bank Muamalat Tbk., and Risks Evaluation, Monitoring and Planning Committee of PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia Tbk.

Ayu holds Certified Enterprise Risks and Governance (CERG), Certified Risk Management in the Banking Sector (BSMR), Registered Capital Market Lawyer with the Indonesian Financial Authority (OJK), and Member of the Indonesian Advocate Association (PERADI). She is also an Accessor registered with the Nasional Professional Certification Board (BNSP).

Ayu was named the A-List, Indonesia’s Top 100 Lawyers 2018, 2019, and 2020 by Asia Business Journal.

What We Do

We are committed to providing the right level of support and resources with numerous colleagues in other jurisdictions, among others Peckar & Abramson, P.C., New York, Counsel to the Construction Industry.

We are lean and flexible enough to adjust to our clientʼs needs and maintain a collaborative personal approach while also working with top experts in their sectors.

We focus our services on the following areas:

Provided legal support for the establishment of an Electronic Trading Platform (ETP) service provider in Indonesia, advised the country’s largest Sharia bank on shareholder matters, and handled a broad range of legal issues including policy development and internal procedures. The work also covered corporate commercial transactions, reorganizations, and other strategic initiatives.

Advising on internal trade offer services that support cross-border transactions and global market access, including trade compliance, customs and tariff matters, export controls, and sanctions regulations. They assist clients in structuring international sales and distribution arrangements, navigating trade agreements, managing regulatory risks, and representing clients in trade disputes, investigations, and negotiations with governmental authorities.

Provide legal support across the movement and storage of goods, including drafting and negotiating transportation, freight forwarding, warehousing, and distribution agreements. They advise on regulatory compliance, liability and risk allocation, insurance, multimodal transport, and customs-related issues, as well as handle disputes arising from delays, loss or damage of goods, and supply chain disruptions.

Advise clients on vessel operations and commercial shipping matters, including charter parties, bills of lading, shipbuilding and ship financing. They handle regulatory compliance, marine insurance, port and environmental regulations, and represent clients in maritime disputes such as cargo claims, collisions, salvage, and arrest of vessels, as well as in arbitration and court proceedings.

Advising and support throughout the lifecycle of large-scale projects, including structuring and financing infrastructure developments such as energy, transportation, and public utilities. Their services cover project documentation, public–private partnerships, regulatory and concession matters, risk allocation, lender and sponsor negotiations, and assistance with construction, operation, and refinancing, as well as dispute resolution related to project execution.

Advising clients with a wide range of financing transactions, including syndicated loans, structured finance, Islamic finance, and capital market–related funding. They provide guidance on regulatory compliance, licensing, and prudential requirements, draft and negotiate finance and security documents, advise on restructuring and refinancing, and represent banks, financial institutions, and borrowers in enforcement actions and financial disputes.

Advising on energy, mining, and metals law provide legal support across the development and operation of natural resource projects, including oil and gas, power, mining, and mineral processing. Their services include regulatory and licensing advice, concession and contract structuring, joint ventures, project development and financing, environmental and ESG compliance, as well as dispute resolution and government relations related to resource extraction and energy operations.

Assist clients in navigating competition regulations and investment regimes, including merger control, market conduct assessments, and compliance with antitrust laws. They provide advice on foreign and domestic investment approvals, joint ventures, and strategic transactions, represent clients in regulatory filings and investigations, and help manage competition risks while ensuring investments are structured in accordance with applicable laws and policies.

Provide legal representation and strategic advice in resolving commercial, civil, and regulatory disputes through litigation, arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms such as mediation and negotiation. Their services include case assessment, evidence and strategy development, advocacy before courts and tribunals, enforcement of judgments and awards, and managing disputes efficiently to protect clients’ legal and commercial interests.

We advise on the legal, governance, risk, and compliance considerations pertinent to the establishment of a family office. Our service encompasses key areas such as family law matters, inheritance and succession planning, and investment and wealth management strategies tailored for high-net-worth individuals and proprietors of substantial business conglomerates.

Hello!

Rahayu & Partners Law Offices

Plaza Asia, 18th Floor
Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav.59
Sudirman Central Business District (SCBD)
Jakarta 12190 – Indonesia

T: +62 21 515 2477
E: [email protected]

Sri H. Rahayu, S.H., LL.M

M: +62 815 970 0104
E: [email protected]